Homecoming Parade - Brownsville

Celebrate Vaquero spirit at the UTRGV Homecoming Parade in Brownsville on Thursday, October 29, 2026! Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the UTRGV community for an evening filled with Vaquero pride, music, creativity, and Homecoming excitement. Parade Participants Participating in the parade? Parade participants must arrive by 6:00 p.m. for check-in, lineup, and parade preparations. Student organizations, university departments, and other registered groups are encouraged to show their Vaquero spirit. Walking entries are welcome! Parade begins at ~ 7:00 p.m. Department Registration Link Vaqueros Clubs Registration Link Parade Viewing Party Not participating in the parade? Come cheer on your fellow Vaqueros! The Homecoming Parade Viewing Party begins at 7:00 p.m. Spectators can find a seat at the BMAIN Ellipse near the fountain and enjoy the parade alongside the UTRGV community. Bring your Vaquero spirit and help us create an exciting Homecoming atmosphere as the parade makes its way through the Brownsville Campus! Continue the Celebration: Burning of the Letters The Homecoming celebration doesn't end when the parade does! Following the parade, the festivities will lead directly into the Brownsville Burning of the Letters, giving Vaqueros another opportunity to come together and celebrate UTRGV pride and tradition. Stay after the parade and continue the Homecoming celebration with your fellow Vaqueros! Thursday, October 29, 2026 Participant Arrival: 6:00 p.m. Parade & Viewing Party: 7:00 p.m. Viewing Location: BMAIN Ellipse – Fountain Area